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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,121.30 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,121.30 and 454.92 is: 682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,121.30 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,121.30 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,121.30 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 510,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,101.80/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.61

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